Devotions for Teenagers and Youth

As children of God, we need to know what God has promised us. If we don’t, we will often live lives that are less than God’s best for us. I once had a teacher that allowed us to make a study guide for a test. We could have one notecard filled with any notes we wanted and could use that on the test. She told us this in class the day before the test. That night I ran home and w...

It’s easy now that you’re back in school to get really busy. Homework, band, choir, sports practices, and friends all take up a lot of your time. In the busyness of life, it’s often easy to neglect your spiritual development. Today’s Bible verse helps us put a proper perspective on spending time with God. But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer. – Luke 5:16 NLT ...

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. – Phil 4:6 (NIV) This verse tells us to not be anxious about anything. That often seems like a pretty difficult. You might see lots bad things going on in the world. Or feel that you’re under too much stress at work or school. Even in the middle ...

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 We all face situations in life when we feel scared and alone. However, we can take courage from what this Bible verse says. We don’t have to be scared or dismayed because the Lord is with us wherever we go. That mea...

I know that who I hang out with makes a big difference in my life. I remember a time when I was spending a lot of time with a friend who would use bad words. Like all the time. Every other word almost was a curse word. And guess what? Before I knew it, due to all the time spent with my friend, I realized that her vocabulary was becoming mine. More often than not, I found myse...